by The Hearsum Collection | May 25, 2016 | Stories from the Collection
Edward Thomas (1878–1917) is celebrated for his lyrical nature poetry, but many people may not be aware of his interest in Richmond Park as a young man. Renewed interest in his life in recent years has seen All Roads Lead to France winning Matthew Hollis the Costa...
by The Hearsum Collection | Jul 16, 2015 | Stories from the Collection
There are so many interesting items in the Hearsum Collection but one painting particularly caught my eye. It is a lovely depiction of Richmond Park but, more importantly for me, it has links to Ham House, the seat of the Dysart family from the 17th century through to...
by The Hearsum Collection | Jul 11, 2015 | Stories from the Collection
This charming aquatint in the Hearsum Collection, etched by Thomas Sutherland from a drawing by John Gendall, was published by Rudolph Ackermann in 1819. It shows people enjoying Richmond Park just inside Richmond Gate. The gates and lodge were designed by John Soane...
by The Hearsum Collection | Jul 7, 2015 | Deer Tales
The deer are at the heart of the history of Richmond Park. Charles I enclosed the Park in 1637 to create a royal hunting ground for himself and friends. The aristocratic pastime of deer hunting was of course well established and continued at Richmond through the 17th...
by The Hearsum Collection | Jul 1, 2015 | Deer Tales
One of the more unusual artistic images of the deer in Richmond Park is by Chinese artist Chiang Yee, who wrote and illustrated several books under the pen name ‘Silent Traveller’ while living in Britain between 1933 and 1955. He was a notable writer and artist of his...
